US Bridges

John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.02 to 714 - 1.05 to 754 · Structure no. 000000000016986

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,462
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run is a concrete tee beam carrying John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,142 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall HWY
CrossesTurkey Run
Location0.02 to 714 - 1.05 to 754
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07472, -78.37473
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,462 (2022)
Projected traffic9,142 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run carry?

About 6,462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall HWY over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.